South Carolina singer/guitarist Danielle Howle performs Wednesday, March 27 at Tasty World in support of her latest CD titled ''Skorborealis.''

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South Carolina singer/guitarist Danielle Howle lives a double life.

In one life, she fronts Danielle Howle and the Tantrums, an energetic four-piece band that has been reaping critical praise for seven years.

In the other, she's a laid-back solo performer, driving her car across the country to wow audiences with her guitar and funny stories.

Next week, Howle will bring her solo act to Tasty World in support of the band's latest album, ''Skorborealis'' (Daemon Records).

''My guys are kind of weekend warrior types,'' she explains with a sugary South Carolina accent. ''They don't really tour much during the week. They don't mind if I go off and have fun.''

The band's latest album got its title from a drawing Howle did of guitarist John Furr's dog.

''John's dog is named Schultz. He's a little weiner dog. His nickname is Skor Bor Bor,'' she says. ''I drew a picture of him jumping in the sky and called it 'Skorborealis.' It's just a little dog jumping and having a dream. I guess it's any small being jumping through the sky having a dream, but John's dog was the first.''

Danielle Howlewith Heidi Hensley, Erin McHugh

When: 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 27

Where: Tasty World, 312 E. Broad St.

Cost: $5

Call: (706) 543-0797

It's a dream album for music lovers. Howle says she's proud of the recording because it's the first time the band's personality has been accurately captured on tape.

From song to song, Howle and the Tantrums -- Furr, drummer Troy Tague and bassist Bryan Williams -- shift effortlessly between styles. The band seems as comfortable on the country crooner ''Let the Angels Commit'' as on the raucous hard rocker ''Camaro.'' The captivating ''Dark Like the Coat'' closes the album with the verve of a jazz torch song.

''People keep asking me why I don't pick a style, and I just don't see a need to. It's limiting and boring,'' Howle says. ''Why do I have to follow the rules that are established? What is happening to rock 'n' roll anyway? Does it really have any rebellion left? I don't understand that.''

Rather than zero in on one particular genre, Howle and the Tantrums go where the characters in their songs take them.

''I just let the story in the song decide what kind of style it wants to be,'' she says. ''Sometimes they just lend themselves to different styles. It's just the voice of the person (in the song).''